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Anchor Worm (also known as Lernaea; highly contagious) |
This is very much like the fish lice. The symptoms are the same. The fish will rub itself against anything it can in an attempt to scrape off the parasite. Instead of a parasite on top of the scales, the anchor worm is burrowed into the scales. It creates a red, agitated area, and from this protrudes a white worm. Sometimes these can grow quite long.
Treatment of anchor worm will include taking the fish out of water and removing the worm from the aggravated area. Follow the instructions accompanying the parasite-control product carefully.
To remove the worm: Place a wet cloth in your hand. Take hold of the fish in the hand holding the cloth. Make sure that the fish is positioned such that the worm is facing you. Then, with a pair of household tweezers, press as close into the ulcer as possible, but only extract the worm. Make sure not to rip any flesh off the fish itself. This is very dangerous to the fish and you must be extremely cautious when approaching this. It may be best to get someone experienced to do it for you.
Treatment of anchor worm will include taking the fish out of water and removing the worm from the aggravated area. Follow the instructions accompanying the parasite-control product carefully.
To remove the worm: Place a wet cloth in your hand. Take hold of the fish in the hand holding the cloth. Make sure that the fish is positioned such that the worm is facing you. Then, with a pair of household tweezers, press as close into the ulcer as possible, but only extract the worm. Make sure not to rip any flesh off the fish itself. This is very dangerous to the fish and you must be extremely cautious when approaching this. It may be best to get someone experienced to do it for you.
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